Georgia: Sales Tax Handbook
2017 Georgia Sales Tax Changes
Over the past year, there have been eleven local sales tax rate changes in Georgia. This table lists each changed tax jurisdiction, the amount of the change, and the towns and cities in which the modified tax rates apply. This page will be updated monthly as new sales tax rates are released. For other states, see our list of nationwide sales tax rate changes.
| Change Date | Tax Jurisdiction | Sales Tax Change | Cities Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2017 | Glynn County |
Raised
from 6.00% to 7.00%
|
Brunswick, Saint Simons Island, Jekyll Island and Sea Island |
| February 2017 | Towns County | Lowered from 8.00% to 7.00% | Hiawassee and Young Harris |
| February 2017 | Fulton County |
Raised
from 7.00% to 7.75%
|
Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Fairburn, Union City, Palmetto, Red Oak and Duluth |
| February 2017 | Douglas County |
Raised
from 6.00% to 7.00%
|
Douglasville, Lithia Springs and Winston |
| February 2017 | Fayette County |
Raised
from 6.00% to 7.00%
|
Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone and Brooks |
| February 2017 | Liberty County |
Raised
from 6.00% to 7.00%
|
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Midway, Allenhurst, Riceboro, Fleming and Walthourville |
| February 2017 | Pulaski County |
Raised
from 6.00% to 7.00%
|
Hawkinsville |
| February 2017 | Randolph County |
Raised
from 7.00% to 8.00%
|
Cuthbert, Shellman and Coleman |
| September 2016 | Hancock County |
Raised
from 7.00% to 8.00%
|
Sparta |
| September 2016 | Atlanta (Dekalb Co) |
Raised
from 8.00% to 8.90%
|
Atlanta |
| September 2016 | Atlanta (Fulton Co) |
Raised
from 8.00% to 8.90%
|
Atlanta, Alpharetta and Fairburn |
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